Social Worker - Psychiatry for Older People at Northland District Health Board (Whangarei), Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you seeking that role with real impact and meaning? Would you like to see the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, every day? At Northland DHB, we're driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our diverse and passionate whānau. 

Northland DHB is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

Right now we have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Registered Social Worker to join our supportive Community Mental Health team based in Whangarei in a part time role working 32 hours per weeks.

This role provides specialist social assessment and complex case management for referred older people and their whanau.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be registered with the NZ Social Workers Registration Board and hold a current practicing certificate
• Hold a full drivers licence
• Ideally have experience working within the Community Mental Health and Addiction setting
• Have well developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work as part of a positive and productive multidisciplinary team
• Have computer skills

Additionally you will be committed to providing a quality consumer focused service that is based on best practice principles, the principles of recovery and aligned to the National Mental Health and Addiction Service Standards.

Full orientation and training will be provided to the successful candidate – If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today.

A career with Northland DHB will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH22-105

Closes: 18 August 2022